[Lavakugel]

  Hi, 

Is there anyone who had heard both AK320 and Sony WM1A? 

Any comparsion would you share? :]

Would like to see that, too!

 

[cleg]

So, I've managed to collect 6 flagship (or almost flagship) DAPs from well-known companies: Lotto Paw Gold, A&K320, OPUS#2, Questyle QP1R, iBasso DX200 and Fiio X7 and I've made a video with comparison. It's really subjective, and I have an accent, so I've warned you:

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

[VIDEO]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akzQr9d6O2E[/VIDEO]

I'm not sure, which topic I should put it, so, I've decided to put it to all related player's topics and hide video under spoiler to reduce annoyance

 

[Lavakugel]

Nice review.
 
Do you know AK300? Is this lively sounding and good for vocals or would you pick another player for that?

 

[cleg]

Nice review.

Do you know AK300? Is this lively sounding and good for vocals or would you pick another player for that?

to my ears, AK300 has this signature coloration, but it's mids aren't as smooth as AK320 and it's a bit less firm on lows.

 

[Lavakugel]

It's also price wise double...ak320 to ak300.
 
Which dap you tested did you like most for vocals just curious

 

[cleg]

Which dap you tested did you like most for vocals just curious

AK320 for that great coloration and "fluidness"
or iBasso DX200 for neutrality and resolution (but DX200 requires perfect recordings to sound at 100%)

 

[Iron-Buddha]

Not sure if anyone else is having this problem with AK3XX series players, but after a few months, my AK320 would report that the SD card was damaged.  I ran disk repair on the SD card and it seemed that files transferred via the OSX Android App had some file structure issues.   I suspect it was because I was using ExFAT and Android Transfer may be writing in FAT32.   At any rate, a reformat later, going to see what is going on, but just wanted to see if anyone else has any ideas on this.  Manually copying all my files over every 2 months is a pain in the ass.

 

[pbca26]

Fellow headfiers. I need your advice. I'm not completely happy with my ak320+amp combo. Looking to alter sig to my preferences. Can't stand harsh highs and more into basshead. Was thinking to buy either shure sha900 or vorzuge duo II. Both have eq. I prefer a dedicated circuitry over built in eq.

Any help is appreciated.

 

[PinkyPowers]

Fellow headfiers. I need your advice. I'm not completely happy with my ak320+amp combo. Looking to alter sig to my preferences. Can't stand harsh highs and more into basshead. Was thinking to buy either shure sha900 or vorzuge duo II. Both have eq. I prefer a dedicated circuitry over built in eq.

Any help is appreciated.

Change out your headphone first. That will always have the biggest effect on the audio. Switching sources is helpful but only a fraction as much as the headphone. What are you using that is giving you these unfriendly highs?

 

[pbca26]

Change out your headphone first. That will always have the biggest effect on the audio. Switching sources is helpful but only a fraction as much as the headphone. What are you using that is giving you these unfriendly highs?

 
LCD-XC and CIEM Oriolus MK1. Buying more HP is not an option for me due to nature of my work.

 

[fattycheesebeef]

I'm having the AK320 + AMP combo, and I feel it's great balanced out! 
 
Without the AMP, I feel AK320 is like crap. Haha

 

[PinkyPowers]

LCD-XC and CIEM Oriolus MK1. Buying more HP is not an option for me due to nature of my work.

A tube amp might smooth out the treble. Maybe the ALO CDM?

 

[pbca26]

A tube amp might smooth out the treble. Maybe the ALO CDM?

Yeah I was thinking about that option too considering that CDM has 2.5mm in and out. However, in that case wouldn't be Hugo a better option? Maybe even sell AK amp and use 320 as transport. These thoughts drive me crazy and I still fail to make up my mind
 
I like my DAP but sig it produces doesn't match with my preferences.

 

[PinkyPowers]

I like my DAP but sig it produces doesn't match with my preferences.

How could the Hugo be a better option then? You said you were looking for less aggressive treble. Hugo is known to be good and bright.

 

[pbca26]

How could the Hugo be a better option then? You said you were looking for less aggressive treble. Hugo is known to be good and bright.

Correct, less aggressive treble. Okay clear. I think CDM can suit me well. I like that it has a 2.5mm balanced in+out.